GRAYSLAKE, Illinois, March 13 -- The Illinois National Guard issued the following news: On March 9 the Illinois National Guard held a welcome home ceremony for the 933rd Military Police Company and their family members at the College of Lake County, in Grayslake, Illinois. The 933rd Military Police company deployed to U.S. Southern Command Area of Responsibility from January 2023 to November 2023. "The work we did was an important lasting piece of our history," said Staff Sgt. Samantha Pody  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, March 13 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release: In a letter sent to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) this week, Attorney General Mayes and a bipartisan coalition of state attorneys general urged the federal government to update and strengthen the rules technology companies must follow under the federal Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). "A rapidly evolving technology landscape requires updated rules and strategies for keepin  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 13 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on March 12, 2024, entitled "Consumer Price Index, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin Area - February 2024": * * * Area prices were up 0.5 percent over the past month, up 3.4 percent from a year ago * * * Prices in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area, as measured by the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), advanced 0.5 percen  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 13 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on March 12, 2024, entitled "Consumer Price Index, Detroit-Warren-Dearborn Area - December 2023": * * * Detroit area CPI unchanged over the past two months, up 4.5 percent from a year ago * * * The Detroit-Warren-Dearborn area Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), was unchanged for the two months ending in December  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 13 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on March 12, 2024, entitled "Consumer Price Index, Detroit-Warren-Dearborn Area - February 2024": * * * Detroit area prices were up 0.2 percent over the past two months, up 2.8 percent from a year ago * * * Prices in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn area, as measured by the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), advanced  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, March 13 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mountain-Plains Regional Information Office issued the following report on March 12, 2024, entitled "Consumer Price Index, Midwest Region - February 2024": * * * Area prices rose 0.6 percent in February, up 2.8 percent over the year * * * Prices in the Midwest Region, as measured by the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), advanced 0.6 percent in February, the U.S. Bureau   more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, March 13 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mountain-Plains Regional Information Office issued the following report on March 12, 2024, entitled "Consumer Price Index, St. Louis Area - February 2024": * * * Area prices rose 1.6 percent in January and February, up 3.6 percent over the year * * * Prices in the St. Louis area, as measured by the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), advanced 1.6 percent for the two month  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireless Telecommunications Bureau issued the following public notice (WT Docket No. 24-80) on March 11, 2024: * * * By this Public Notice, we seek comment on requests from subsidiaries of Exelon Corporation for waiver of section 90.613 of the Commission's rules to grant two additional 800 MHz channel pairs to allow use of mobile-to-mobile communications on the subsidiaries' existing 800 MHz Land Mobile Radio (LMR) system to use f  more

ARGONNE, Illinois, March 12 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory issued the following news release on March 11, 2024: * * * Argonne researchers have created a new device that acts like a superconductivity switch, helping boost the signal of tiny particles in particle colliders * * * In particle colliders that reveal the hidden secrets of the tiniest constituents of our universe, minute particles leave behind extremely faint electrical traces when they are g  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The Department of Housing and Urban Development issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Office of Housing Counseling announced today it has awarded $2.75 million in grants to seven nonprofit organizations to fund training and education for current and prospective HUD-certified housing counselors. "Our nation's housing counselors are important to helping people of all backgrounds get the guidance and resources they   more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, March 13 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news on March 12, 2024: A new measure led by State Senator Cristina Castro to proactively address substance use disorders during pregnancy and safeguard maternal and infant health cleared the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday. "Compassion and support are crucial for upholding the health and wellbeing of all mothers and infants," said Castro (D-Elgin). "By establishing this task force, we can take a proact  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, March 13 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: State Senator Lakesia Collins is leading a measure to combat retaliatory efforts from nursing homes on patients. "Patients in nursing homes should not have to worry about retaliation for wanting better living conditions for themselves," said Collins (D-Chicago). "We are making an effort to expand the definition of retaliation to fit actions that are interfering with residents' quality of life and are in  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, March 13 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: State Senator Mary Edly-Allen introduced new legislation that would protect artists and music labels from situations where a third-party creates music using AI and replicates their voice without permission. "Deepfakes can falsely and convincingly portray anyone saying anything, creating confusion and eroding public trust. This raises serious implications in a world already struggling with rampant misinf  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, March 13 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: The cost of managing diabetes can be a significant burden for many families. To help ease the financial strain experienced by those managing this condition, State Senator Julie Morrison introduced a measure to expand insurance coverage for medically necessary glucose monitors and related supplies. "Having to make the choice between insulin and other necessities is unacceptable," said Morrison (D-Lake Fo  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, March 13 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: Cancer is a serious disease that touches most lives in one way or another. State Senator Julie Morrison introduced a measure that would require insurance to cover preventative cancer screenings and genetic testing for individuals with a family history of cancer. "Taking preventative measures increases the chances of survival and is more cost effective than treatment," said Morrison (D-Lake Forest). "Ear  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, March 13 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: Student's safety while participating in a sport is a concern for many parents. To ensure safe practices are being followed at schools across the state, State Senator Julie Morrison advanced a measure to increase safety for cheerleaders. "While sports provide students with vital life skills and a sense of belonging, they can also present an increased risk of injury," said Morrison (D-Lake Forest). "Impro  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, March 13 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: State Senator Julie Morrison is leading a measure to curb substance use disorders. "People suffering from a substance use disorder deserve access to the lifesaving treatment they need," said Morrison (D-Lake Forest). "I am committed to removing the barriers that insurance companies put in place." Recent studies have shown that most people who could benefit from medications for substance use disorders d  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, March 13 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news on March 12, 2024: State Senator Robert Peters passed legislation through the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday to help more survivors of domestic and sexual violence know their rights and options for safe housing. "This legislation will help more survivors understand their housing rights in Illinois," said Peters (D-Chicago). "By ensuring tenants are aware of their rights, we are empowering them to   more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, March 13 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: State Senator Mike Porfirio advanced legislation aimed at addressing flood-related concerns for tenants by adding disclosure requirements when a property is located in a flood hazard area or a lower-level unit has experienced flooding. "It is our responsibility to advocate for secure housing environments for our residents," said Porfirio (D-Lyons Township). "By championing policies that prioritize aware  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, March 13 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: State Senator Steve Stadelman is taking decisive action to protect consumers and promote transparency in the ticketing industry by introducing legislation aimed at ending speculative ticket listing and regulating event ticket pricing. "Speculative ticket listing and opaque pricing practices have long plagued the ticketing industry, leaving consumers frustrated and financially disadvantaged," said Stadel  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, March 13 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: State Senator Bill Cunningham advanced a measure that would add medical devices to the list of items that can be recovered from a towed vehicle and seeks to address over-the-top towing fees on stolen vehicles. "I was shocked to find out that car owners are currently not allowed to recover medical devices, like hearing aids, from their vehicles - even if their vehicle is stolen and later towed," said Cun  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, March 13 -- The Illinois State Treasurer issued the following news release on March 12, 2024: The Illinois State Treasurer's Office returned nearly $20 million in missing money during February, Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced today. The total includes more than $17.1 million in cash and interest and nearly $2.5 million in stock value. All told, 19,046 claims were paid in February. "We help Illinois' economy by putting money back in people's pockets," Freri  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 13 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on March 12, 2024: Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief (https://www.marylandattorneygeneral.gov/News%20Documents/031124_Garland_Vanderstok_Amicus.pdf) with the Supreme Court, in the case Garland v. VanDerStok, in support of the federal government's request for review of a lower court decision that invalida  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 13 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 43 attorneys general, joined a letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) (https://www.marylandattorneygeneral.gov/News%20Documents/031124_COPPA_Rule_Review_Letter_FINAL.pdf) urging the federal government to update and strengthen the rules technology companies must follow under the federal Children's Onl  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 13 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: In a letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) (https://www.doj.state.or.us/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/COPPA-Rule-Review-Letter_FINAL.pdf), Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a bipartisan coalition of 43 state attorneys general to urge the federal government to update and strengthen the rules technology companies must follow under the federal Children's Online Privacy Protection   more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 13 -- North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein issued the following news release: Attorney General Josh Stein and a bipartisan coalition of 43 attorneys general urged the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to update and strengthen the rules technology companies must follow under the federal Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). "Our laws need to catch up to our technology," said Attorney General Josh Stein. "I'm urging the FTC to strengthen online priva  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, March 13 -- Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes issued the following news: Attorney General Sean D. Reyes joined a bipartisan comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over its new rule under the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) urging the Commission to "update the COPPA Rule to keep pace and give State Attorneys General the tools they need to respond to a digital world rife with risk." The letter, which was led by the States of Oregon, Illinois,  more